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R685 GYG

1998 Mazda E Series

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,111 mi
Last recorded142,111 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda E Series110,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 GYG
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 142,111 miles

corrosion on rear chassis

nearside front brake pipe to hose deteriorated

rear shock absorbers weeping and badly worn

Fail 16 May 2014 142,111 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on rear chassis

nearside front brake pipe to hose deteriorated

nearside front tyre nailed

rear shock absorbers weeping and badly worn

steering juddering

Pass 7 May 2013 140,001 miles

anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

corrosion on rear chassis

nearside front brake pipe near corrosion limit

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Fail 29 Apr 2013 139,968 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

corrosion on rear chassis

nearside front brake pipe near corrosion limit

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 24 Apr 2012 137,812 miles

corrosion by tow bar mount

corrosion on both rear shackle mount leaf springs

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe to flex

corrosion on nearside inner and outer sill

corrosion on rear chassis

judder on front brakes

offside rear shock absorber weeping

rear section of exhaust badly deteriorated and blowing slightly

wear both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in nearside rear upper shackle bush

Fail 17 Apr 2012 137,766 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on rear chassis

judder on front brakes

corrosion by tow bar mount

corrosion on both rear shackle mount leaf springs

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe to flex

corrosion on nearside inner and outer sill

offside rear shock absorber weeping

rear section of exhaust badly deteriorated and blowing slightly

wear both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in nearside rear upper shackle bush

Pass 20 Apr 2011 134,928 miles

corrosion starting on front brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2010 130,794 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexs

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front anti roll bar 'D' bush worn close to limit

offside rear brake pipe to flex corroded

slight judder on front brake discs

stain on brake compensator. no leak visible

surface corrosion on rear chassis

wear in nearside fornt anti roll bar 'D' bush

wear in offside track rod end

Pass 5 May 2009 126,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside metal brake pipe to flex corroded close to limit

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 May 2009 126,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside metal brake pipe to flex corroded close to limit

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 122,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 118,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bind on nearside rear brake

wear in offside leaf spring shackle bush

Pass 13 Jan 2006 113,832 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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R685 GYG is a 1998 Mazda E Series in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 110,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R685 GYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R685 GYG registered?

R685 GYG is a 1998 Mazda E Series, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R685 GYG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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